Bitou elects new Mayor Councillor Jessica Kamkam 

Jessica Kamkam Mayor of Bitou Municipality for Plettenberg Bay with Deputy Noksi Kolwapi and Speaker Mavis Busakwe
Published: August 27th, 2024

Bitou Municipality elects new Executive Mayor Councillor Jessica Kamkam

Plett Tourism would like to extend its congratulations and best wishes to Councillor Jessica Kamkam who was yesterday elected as the Mayor of Bitou Municipality.

This is a historic moment for Bitou as the council now has three women in the top leadership roles, namely Executive Mayor – Councillor Jessica Kamkam (DA), Deputy Mayor – Councillor Noksi Kolwapi (IPM) – and Speaker Councillor Mavis Busakwe (AUF).

Plett Tourism CEO, Patty Butterworth offered here good wishes “Congratulations to the new Bitou Executive Mayor, Councillor Jessica Kamkam and her team! Her dedication to community and vision for the future of Bitou is honourable. Additionally, to Councillor Mavis Busakwe as the newly appointed Council Speaker. As you step into these roles, may your leadership inspire progress, unity, and positive change in our community.”


Photo Credit: Left: Bitou Deputy Executive Mayor Cllr Nokuzola Kolwapi. Centre: Bitou Executive Mayor Cllr Jessica Kamkam. Right: Speaker Cllr Mavis Busakwe.